Franchising
Welcome to the Alpha Detective Agency Ltd Investigation Franchise page
 
Have you ever wanted to start up in the PI business? Do you love to solve puzzles? Do you like to get to the bottom of things? Well an Alpha Detective Agency Private Investigator Franchise could be the answer! Read on to see the wonderful opportunity that awaits.
 
My Own Boss? As an Alpha Detective Agency Private Investigation franchisee you will be running your own Private Investigation business. We will give you all the support and training you need to get established as a new franchise.
 
Who we are 
Alpha Detective Agency was founded in 1999 and started its business life in the Medway area of Kent. We now operate across the whole of the United Kingdom and Western Europe via multiple offices and a network of fee-earner agents.
We currently operate contracts for the provision of Accident Investigation to two major Insurance Companies and regularly undertake Process Serving and Financial Status Reports for Solicitors and Finance Houses.
What we do 
Alpha Detective Agency are specialists in Process Serving, Tracing People, Accident Investigation and Surveillance. However, we also offer all traditional Private Investigation services (a full list is available on our website) and Bailiff services.
Your own “Private Eye” business
 
An Alpha Detective Agency Private Investigator Franchise will put you right at the forefront of investigation services. Your franchise will open your eyes to the fascinating world of a Private Detective, we will help you take your first steps and be with you to offer guidance and support as and when you need it.
 
Our Franchisees come from a variety of backgrounds, including Banking, Police, Retail, Training, Auditing and Leisure Services. As you can see our Franchisees are from as wide a circle as the services we offer! Remember age, race, gender and appearance are not important in becoming an Investigator or to run an Investigation franchise - what is important is that you are honest, hard working and have a genuine desire to succeed in your Alpha Detective Agency Franchise from day one.
 
Be Your Own Boss
 
As a franchisee you will be running your own Private Investigation business. Our existing franchises are drawn from all corners of the employment market from ex-military to health workers and former Sales Assistants to Directors. No two persons in our franchise family are the same and everyone brings new experience to Alpha when they join, Our people are our strength.
 
You do not require formal qualifications to be a Private Investigator, however to succeed you need plenty or drive, commitment and integrity.
 
Franchisee Training
 
Once you take on an Investigation Franchise with Alpha Detective Agency we will arrange Investigator training for you via our in-house training organisation The PI School. Further as new industry developments occur update training will also take place.
 
Our Franchise personnel are part of our investigator and investigation family. During the last 12 months beyond normal meetings and training sessions we as a group have also attended meals together and Seminars in smaller groups. Just because we are in business does not mean we are only about business.
 
Is a PI franchise right for me?
 
If you have a question about becoming a Private Investigator franchisee or about a Private Investigation franchise in general please contact us on 01293 541214 to discuss your circumstances
 
A message from Alpha Detective Agency Limited Managing Director David Clare:
 
"Alpha Detective Agency Limited offers services to corporate, professional and private clients. We specialise in Process Serving, Accident Investigation and Status Reporting, however as the firm grows we are constantly offering more and more services to our ever expanding client list. Our Investigation Franchisees play a very big part in our business. As a franchise Investigator the firm will expect you to work hard and promote your business. As the franchisor we will guide you in the right direction and make introductions to clients to help get new work for you. If you are serious about becoming an Alpha Detective Agency Franchisee I look forward to seeing you in the near future"
   
About The Franchise 
Investigation Franchise opportunities are available from as little as £9,995.00. Royalty arrangements then run at a fixed rate of £199.00 per month from 3 months after the franchise is set up. .
 
Many other Investigation franchise’s have 12% Royalty fees – by comparison our fees are very competitive.
  
Further Training? Once you take on an Investigation Franchise with Alpha Detective Agency we will arrange further training as new industry developments occur.
   
FAQ’s  
1. What is the length of the Franchise?
5 years from the date of signing the Franchise Agreement
2. What training will I receive?
At the start of your franchise all franchisees will receive a business induction phase. During this period you will be shown the 'ins and outs' of the Alpha Detective Agency (ADA) Business. We like to keep this phase on a free format basis in order to facilitate Franchisee's of different backgrounds.
3. What materials do I receive when I first start my Franchise?
An Alpha Detective Agency "Operations Manual" - this details the ADA principles of running your franchise, a full package of written training materials and all ADA Business templates (also see point 15 below).
4. Who will be my head office contact?
You will be assigned a head office contact for any questions you may have when you have signed the franchise agreement. This person will be contactable by e-mail for normal questions and by telephone for urgent questions.  Your head office contact will act as your business partner for the first six months of your initial license period.
5. What will the Business Partner do for me in the first six months?
The Business Partner is the person at head office for you to bounce ideas off. This person will give you straight and honest feedback on your ideas and give the final sign off for any marketing or promotional activity you choose to produce.
6. Will I need my own Limited Company?
You do not need your own Limited Company - however it is recommended due to the limited liability this legal entity has.
7. How many hours will I need to put in to achieve good profitable results?
As with any business the more effort you put in the more you will get out of it in the long run. Our most successful Franchisee's put in upwards of 60 hours a week in the first six months! Beyond this a normal week is 30 - 50 hours; it depends due to the nature of this business
8. Do I need to pay my own bills and taxation payments?
Yes. Being a franchisee means you are setting up your own business but trading under the name of another company for which you pay them an initial start up fee and royalties.
9. How much is the Royalty fee between my franchise and Alpha Detective Agency?
Royalty arrangements are at a fixed rate of £199.00 per month from 3 months after the franchise is set up. This is payable every calendar month of your franchise agreement term in advance.
10. Why do I have to provide ADA with Quarterly and Annual accounts of my business?
The quarterly accounts tie up with your royalty payments and allow head office to account to our share holders. Your annual accounts are required in order to make sure your franchise is correctly apportioning all client funds according to the franchise agreement.
11. Can I end the franchise agreement at any time?
Please refer to your individual franchise agreement, as this will be detailed there.
12. Will ADA provide me with more training if I require it?
Yes we can, however we expect all franchisee's to have a minimum Private Investigation study background before taking on a franchise (i.e. our CD-Rom course would cover this).
13. Do I have to find all of my own clients or will ADA head office supply me with them?
As a Franchisee you are expected to find and deal with your own clients. However ADA Head Office runs a number of contracts that require the involvement of Franchisees – recently this has involved Licensing cases, Process Serving and Insurance Claims work.
14. Can I buy more than one franchise territory?
Yes. Once you have had your first franchise for 180 days or more you may apply in writing to ADA head office to be considered for purchase of a second franchise territory.
15. What’s included in the Initial Franchise fee?
  1. Your initial training in how to be a PI and how to operate your franchise
  2. All Business Templates and Investigation Check lists
  3. The Alpha Detective Agency Operations Manual
  4. A Complete copy of the Alpha Detective Agency Training eBooks
  5. Your individual business plan and marketing plan
  6. Alpha Detective Agency artwork
  7. Alpha Detective Agency business card and letterhead pre formatted artwork ready for you to print
  8. Entry onto the www.alphadetectives.co.uk website (this entry will be active for as long as you are a franchisee)
  9. Up to 5 dedicated email address i.e. [email protected]
  10. Quarterly reviews of your progress and development of your franchise
  11. Annual free membership to UK-PSA (the UK Process Serving Association)
Discounts off Alpha Detective Agency merchandise and further training / seminars that Alpha sponsors.
 
Next Steps
 
If you would like to discuss our franchise opportunity please contact us on 01293 541214